http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york
1071 5th Avenue (at 89th)
To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
Sun–Wed 10 am–5:45 pm
$22, Kasey $18, Tommy free
FAO Schwartz
767 5th Avenue
Bloomingdales
1000 Third Ave.
American Girl Place
609 Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, July 2 – Tuesday, July 3: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ellen's Stardust might be my top recommendation for its combination of decent food and fun "theme" restaurant atmosphere without a ridiculous price tag. The food is typical diner food. The prices are about twice what you'll pay at your local diner (a burger deluxe is $13 and they have a kids menu for kids under 6 for $9.50). The fun thing about Ellen's Stardust is that it takes the retro diner theme to the next level. The outside of the diner looks like an old railroad car even though it's built into the side of an office building and the decor carries out the retro diner theme inside, but sit here for a while and the waiters will break out into song, singing old 50s early rock tunes, standing up on empty tables and putting on a fun show making this midtown lunch spot a memorable stop for families. Burger Heaven
For a classic diner experience without the bells and whistles, my midtown pick is Burger Heaven. There's no kids menu but a simple burger will run you just $6.55. There are several locations, but the one closest to Rockefeller Center is 49th St just east of 5th.
9/11 Memorial:
Enter the 9/11 Memorial at the intersection of Albany and Greenwich Streets (1 Albany St.)
Ground Zero:
Traveling to Ground Zero and the World Trade Center Site
The World Trade Center Site is located in lower Manhattan, bound by Vesey Street on the north, Liberty Street on the south, Church Street on the east and West Street. Parking and driving around the World Trade Center site is very difficult because of all the construction, so I highly recommend using public transportation. Trains to World Trade Center area:
PATH train to World Trade Center
E to the World Trade Center
A/C to Chambers Street
1/2/3 to Chambers Street
4/5 to Wall Street
2/3 to Park Place
Chinatown
Yeah Shanghai Deluxe
65 Bayard Street (at Mott)
212-566-4884 Neighborhood:Chinatown (Map) Subways: 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z at Canal St. Price: under $10 to $20
Cash only
This Chinatown restaurant is a great choice for families -- children can enjoy their traditional favorites and parents can choose to have the more adventurous, delicious Shanghai dishes the restaurant is well-known for. Quick service and a bustling atmosphere ensure that the kids will be fed before they get bored.
Lombardi's Pizza:
32 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/atozmuseums/a/amnh.htm
Central Park West at West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192 Phone: 212-769-5000 Subway: B (weekdays only) or C train Bus: M7, M10, M11 to 79th Street; M79 to Central Park West CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #34 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour
adult $19 child $10.50
Nearest Subways to the American Museum of Natural History: Take the B (weekdays only) or C to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 and 9 trains stop at Broadway and West 79th Street.
Museum Entrance Hours:
Main Entrance (79th St. at Central Park West): Every day from 10 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Subway Entrance (Lower Level): Every day from 10 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Alice's Tea Cup
102 West 73rd St
212-799-3006 Neighborhood:Upper West Side (Map) Subway: 1, 2, 3, B or C at 72nd Street Price: $10-20
This Alice in Wonderland themed tea shop is a fun choice for lunch or afternoon tea with your kids -- and the scones and sandwiches are quite good too. The menu includes homemade babyfood, and the afternoon teas offer generous portions of food can be shared for a small additional charge.
ToysRus Mars 2112
1633 Broadway (51st Street)
212-582-2112 Neighborhood:Times Square (Map) Subways: N, R, W at 49th Street; 1 at 50th Street Price: $10-20
Parents should take their kids here for the experience, not the food (which is mediocre). They're sure to enjoy riding into the restaurant on the "spaceship" cars and the funky sci-fi environment for dining is memorable.
The Empire State Building is located at 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets.
The closest subway stops are Penn Station / 34th St on the 1,2, or 3 lines, or the B, D, F, N, Q, R to 34th St / Avenue of the Americas.
From Long Island or New Jersey, take the Long Island Railroad or NJ Transit to Penn Station, located just 2 blocks away.
adult $22, child 6-12 $16
Map
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=Xl&authuser=0Hyatt
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g46531-d246778-Reviews-Hyatt_Regency_Jersey_City-Jersey_City_New_Jersey.htmlSubway
http://gonyc.about.com/od/gettingaround1/a/metrocards.htm$2.50 per trip for 4 people (pay-per-ride)
- Single Ride tickets cost $2.50.
- They are available for sale only through MetroCard Vending Machines in Subway stations.
- They can only be purchased using cash.
- They must be used within 2 hours of purchase to ride a Subway or Bus.
- They are valid for one transfer Bus to Bus.
Unlimited $29 per person.http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
Planner:
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/transit/index.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=et&utm_source=en-et-na-us-gns-trs&utm_term=TransitHomepage
Saturday
Carlo's Bakery
http://www.carlosbakery.com/95 Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?2pn=Carlos+bakery&2a=95+washington+street&2c=hoboken&2s=nj
Statue of Liberty
http://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htmadult w/audio tour $21 children $12.50 without audio $13 and $5
Alcatraz free Exhibit on Liberty Island through July 1 : http://www.statuecruises.com/pd_alcatrazexhibit.html
Liberty State Park: http://www.libertystatepark.org/
parking $5.00Sunday
Guggenheim
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york1071 5th Avenue (at 89th)
To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
Sun–Wed 10 am–5:45 pm
$22, Kasey $18, Tommy free
FAO Schwartz
767 5th AvenueBloomingdales
1000 Third Ave.American Girl Place
609 Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York, NY 10017Midtown
Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza: http://www.rockefellercenter.com/plan-a-trip/Saks (nearby)
Lego Store (inside)
NBC Tour: http://www.rockefellercenter.com/tour-and-explore/nbc-studios/
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ellen's Stardust might be my top recommendation for its combination of decent food and fun "theme" restaurant atmosphere without a ridiculous price tag. The food is typical diner food. The prices are about twice what you'll pay at your local diner (a burger deluxe is $13 and they have a kids menu for kids under 6 for $9.50). The fun thing about Ellen's Stardust is that it takes the retro diner theme to the next level. The outside of the diner looks like an old railroad car even though it's built into the side of an office building and the decor carries out the retro diner theme inside, but sit here for a while and the waiters will break out into song, singing old 50s early rock tunes, standing up on empty tables and putting on a fun show making this midtown lunch spot a memorable stop for families.
Burger Heaven
For a classic diner experience without the bells and whistles, my midtown pick is Burger Heaven. There's no kids menu but a simple burger will run you just $6.55. There are several locations, but the one closest to Rockefeller Center is 49th St just east of 5th.
9/11 Memorial
6:00 pmhttp://www.911memorial.org/you-arrive
9/11 Memorial:
Enter the 9/11 Memorial at the intersection of Albany and Greenwich Streets (1 Albany St.)
Ground Zero:
Traveling to Ground Zero and the World Trade Center Site
The World Trade Center Site is located in lower Manhattan, bound by Vesey Street on the north, Liberty Street on the south, Church Street on the east and West Street. Parking and driving around the World Trade Center site is very difficult because of all the construction, so I highly recommend using public transportation.Trains to World Trade Center area:
Chinatown
Yeah Shanghai Deluxe65 Bayard Street (at Mott)
212-566-4884
Neighborhood: Chinatown (Map)
Subways: 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z at Canal St.
Price: under $10 to $20
Cash only
This Chinatown restaurant is a great choice for families -- children can enjoy their traditional favorites and parents can choose to have the more adventurous, delicious Shanghai dishes the restaurant is well-known for. Quick service and a bustling atmosphere ensure that the kids will be fed before they get bored.
Lombardi's Pizza:
32 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
Monday
Federal Reserve Bank Museum
http://www.newyorkfed.org/aboutthefed/visiting.html44 Maiden Lane
American Museum of Natural History
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/atozmuseums/a/amnh.htmCentral Park West at West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
Phone: 212-769-5000
Subway: B (weekdays only) or C train
Bus: M7, M10, M11 to 79th Street; M79 to Central Park West
CitySights NY Double Decker bus stop: #34 Uptown Treasures & Harlem Tour
adult $19 child $10.50
Nearest Subways to the American Museum of Natural History: Take the B (weekdays only) or C to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 and 9 trains stop at Broadway and West 79th Street.
Museum Entrance Hours:
Alice's Tea Cup102 West 73rd St
212-799-3006
Neighborhood: Upper West Side (Map)
Subway: 1, 2, 3, B or C at 72nd Street
Price: $10-20
This Alice in Wonderland themed tea shop is a fun choice for lunch or afternoon tea with your kids -- and the scones and sandwiches are quite good too. The menu includes homemade babyfood, and the afternoon teas offer generous portions of food can be shared for a small additional charge.
Grand Central
Audio Tour $7.00 adult $5.00 kidsEta Pita Menu: http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/info/eatapita.pdf
Feng Shui (Chinese): http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/info/feng.pdf
Times Square
ToysRusMars 2112
1633 Broadway (51st Street)
212-582-2112
Neighborhood: Times Square (Map)
Subways: N, R, W at 49th Street; 1 at 50th Street
Price: $10-20
Parents should take their kids here for the experience, not the food (which is mediocre). They're sure to enjoy riding into the restaurant on the "spaceship" cars and the funky sci-fi environment for dining is memorable.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is located at 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets.The closest subway stops are Penn Station / 34th St on the 1,2, or 3 lines, or the B, D, F, N, Q, R to 34th St / Avenue of the Americas.
From Long Island or New Jersey, take the Long Island Railroad or NJ Transit to Penn Station, located just 2 blocks away.
adult $22, child 6-12 $16
Tuesday
Liberty Science Center
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmLiberty Science Center Liberty State Park222 Jersey City Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07305